The best way to find a Norwegian Lundehund breeder in the first place is to search around on the internet.

When you have your breeder, I would recommend checking customer reviews and also going and paying a visit to their home yourself so you can get a feel for what kind of people they are.

3 Little-Known Facts About Norwegian Lundehund Puppies

Looking at a Norwegian Lundehund puppy, you would assume that they are just a typical spitz breed, but they have some hidden capabilities that are unique to them. These dogs usually have incredibly flexible necks and legs, making them the contortionists of the dog world.

Aside from the Norwegian Lundehund’s tremendous flexibility, they also have some other strange aspects. Puppies and full-grown adults of this breed have six toes on each foot. This is a relatively unusual characteristic, and it is shared with a few other kinds of dogs, including the Great Pyrenees.

These puppies take their name from the Lunde, which is another name for the Puffin. The Norwegian Lundehund was bred to flush out Puffins from dangerous crevices on hills and cliffsides. These puppies will eventually be more prepared for harsh conditions than you would assume from a glance.

Physical Traits of the Norwegian Lundehund

The Norwegian Lundehund has a sharp snout and pointed ears.

As I have already mentioned, the Norwegian Lundehund has a range of unique characteristics that make it suited to hunting Puffins on cliffsides.

The extremely flexible legs developed so that it would be easier for these dogs to hold onto the cliffs that they scaled to find Puffins.

The ability to bend their neck so far is also an integral trait so that the breed could get out of tight crevices and caves without getting stuck.

These dogs have what resembles a thinner coat, but upon closer inspection, you will find that it is thicker than you would expect, which is needed for the cold conditions in Norway.

These dogs can be found in various colors, though there are a few that are more common than others. Black, white, red, yellow, grey, and more are all possible fur colors for this dog breed.

The Norwegian Lundehund has a typical spitz face, with a sharp snout and pointed ears, though it is smaller than average.

How Big is a Full-Grown Norwegian Lundehund?

Now that you know what this breed looks like, you may be wondering how large they can get once they have grown up.

These dogs don’t have a very wide range of sizes, and you will find that most Norwegian Lundehunds are roughly the same size, provided that they don’t have any mixed blood.

When it comes to height, you will find that most of these dogs are around 12 to 16 inches tall, making them well-suited for smaller living conditions.

In addition to being short, the Norwegian Lundehund only weighs about 14 pounds, give or take a pound.

What is the Life Expectancy of the Norwegian Lundehund?

Being a small dog, you may expect this breed to have an exceptional lifespan, but it is about average for any dog breed.

Emily started this blog out of pure passion. She LOVES her 3 dogs; Chew Barka, Cooper & Nelson, and spends countless hours every day playing with them.
When she’s not nerding out on dogs, you’ll find her on a snowboard or in the kitchen baking chocolate brownies.

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